The IP Alternative Program

I decided to give the IP Alternative Program a try... this is not the same as doing the IP program using alternative foods. This is the actual IP Alternative Program designed for diabetics. I tried the regular IP program for a month & a half, but at that point, I still had no energy and I didn't feel very good.

Since I've switched to the Alternative program, I have more energy and I feel better. I guess adding a carb, fruit, and dairy portion each day will do that! I can tell that the weight loss is slower, but I am walking 30 minutes a day, which hopefully will help increase my losses.

I would love to hear from other members on this Alternative (diabetic) program, and what your daily or weekly menu is like. Hope to hear from lots of peeps!

Hi karkrazy: I started on the regular plan, but switched to the Alternative plan when I had a big stall. I felt so much better and no problems with the big C after that. I also started losing weight again. It worked so well for me that I'd suggest to most people that they go with the alternate - it's also easier to travel & eat out with this plan. The other threads are helpful as stated above.
Wishing you the best...
Liana

Hi karkrazy: I started on the regular plan, but switched to the Alternative plan when I had a big stall. I felt so much better and no problems with the big C after that. I also started losing weight again. It worked so well for me that I'd suggest to most people that they go with the alternate - it's also easier to travel & eat out with this plan. The other threads are helpful as stated above.
Wishing you the best...
Liana

Thank you for replying! I took a look at the other threads, but they are pretty old, so I was hoping to get some "fresh" answers.

The Alternative program is a lot better IMO because I don't feel nearly as tired and sluggish. And I'm so happy to have a piece a fruit every day!

What does your daily/weekly menu look like? How do you mix up the group items that you add to breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Right now, this is what my day typically looks like:

The Alternative program is a lot better IMO because I don't feel nearly as tired and sluggish. And I'm so happy to have a piece a fruit every day!

What does your daily/weekly menu look like? How do you mix up the group items that you add to breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I'd like to try some new combinations, so I hope to hear from you... and anyone else!

Hey karkrazy: Here's an example of one day for me (I'm on maintenance now - so I had to hunt up an old diary)

You can always add corn to a salad or use a bit of beans to make a taco style salad. You could use feta in a Greek Salad or make a cordon bleu with your chicken breast (cheddar & ham stuffed - or easier still baked on top of the breast). A baked potato (measured amount) is very good with a quality EVOO drizzled on it and chopped green onion to accompany your roast beef or extra lean patty. Unflavoured 0% Greek yogourt & salsa (check the sugar levels in your salsa choice) make an amazing dip or topping for everything. Fresh fruit salad mixed is great for breakfast or a dessert at another meal.

Liana
If you want to see my maintenance menus I am posting at "Maintenance What Are You Eating IPeeps?" too.

Thank you for sharing a sample day of food I didn't think you could have bacon on IP... but I would love to add that to my breakfast!

I noticed that you didn't add any grains (bread, pasta, brown rice, etc.) to any of your meals... was that just a personal preference? I love being able to have 2 slices of 100% multigrain toast for breakfast... it really helps to fill me up

You can always add corn to a salad or use a bit of beans to make a taco style salad. You could use feta in a Greek Salad or make a cordon bleu with your chicken breast (cheddar & ham stuffed - or easier still baked on top of the breast). A baked potato (measured amount) is very good with a quality EVOO drizzled on it and chopped green onion to accompany your roast beef or extra lean patty. Unflavoured 0% Greek yogourt & salsa (check the sugar levels in your salsa choice) make an amazing dip or topping for everything. Fresh fruit salad mixed is great for breakfast or a dessert at another meal.

I never thought about having a baked potato with EVOO & green onions, but I might have to give that a try

Thank you for sharing a sample day of food I didn't think you could have bacon on IP... but I would love to add that to my breakfast!

I noticed that you didn't add any grains (bread, pasta, brown rice, etc.) to any of your meals... was that just a personal preference? I love being able to have 2 slices of 100% multigrain toast for breakfast... it really helps to fill me up

Hahaha, bacon isn't really allowed, that's why I put the note in about tasting hubby's. You can use beans for the starches which in this case was hummous taking the place of a bread or potato or rice. Just for a change.
Chili with lots of veg & meat with beans added as starch is a yummy meal for Alternate. Salad on the side or celery sticks, w.h.y.

layer pork loin in the baking dish
if sliced - top with mustard; if chopped - add mustard to minced pickles and onion mixture
top with pickle/onion mixture
top with layer of ham
top with layer of cheese

cover with foil & bake in a 325°F preheated oven til cheese is melted and meat is heated through (15-20 minutes)

Add a salad on the side or other veggies and you got a fancy dinner covered with your alternate dairy choice used.

This sounded very easy - I might try this fairly soon.

Some other ideas are a fruit salsa (mango or pineapple) over baked fish or chicken. I'll see what else there is in this cook book from the library. A parmesan crusted tilapia/basa using a thin spread of NO SUGAR homemade mayo and grated parmesan with spices on the fish is really yummy. The mayo is mostly EVOO - so it takes the place of that fat in the recipe.

layer pork loin in the baking dish
if sliced - top with mustard; if chopped - add mustard to minced pickles and onion mixture
top with pickle/onion mixture
top with layer of ham
top with layer of cheese

cover with foil & bake in a 325°F preheated oven til cheese is melted and meat is heated through (15-20 minutes)

Add a salad on the side or other veggies and you got a fancy dinner covered with your alternate dairy choice used.

This sounded very easy - I might try this fairly soon.

Some other ideas are a fruit salsa (mango or pineapple) over baked fish or chicken. I'll see what else there is in this cook book from the library. A parmesan crusted tilapia/basa using a thin spread of NO SUGAR homemade mayo and grated parmesan with spices on the fish is really yummy. The mayo is mostly EVOO - so it takes the place of that fat in the recipe.

Liana

Thank you for the recipe, it sounds delish! The parmesan crusted tilapia sounds yummy, too! I typically don't like fish, but that sounds good

well I sent my coach an email and told him that I was going to continue following Ideal Protein protocol but that I've decided to use alternative products - I feel that it's just too expensive - I started over the weekend to incorporate some other products and so far no problem - I can do this - what I will start doing is weighing in at Weight Watchers on saturday morning - I'm lifetime member with them - that will keep
me accountable

well I sent my coach an email and told him that I was going to continue following Ideal Protein protocol but that I've decided to use alternative products - I feel that it's just too expensive - I started over the weekend to incorporate some other products and so far no problem - I can do this - what I will start doing is weighing in at Weight Watchers on saturday morning - I'm lifetime member with them - that will keep
me accountable

Good for you Maureen! There are actually threads that help with using alternative products to IP, although what we have been talking about here is the IP Phase 1 Alternative plan that adds 1 starch, 1 fruit and 1 lo-fat dairy to the 'regular' IP plan. Quite a few of us IP'ers use alternative products as well so you will find lots of help on 3FC. Regular weigh in helps a lot with accountability.